Fruit and Barley Salad

The simple lime-juice vinaigrette gives this salad a delectable flavor. You can also use mangoes or peaches instead of the nectarines.

Level:
Easy

Serves:
16

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Ingredients

1 package pearl barley

2¾ tsp. salt

4 medium limes

⅓ c. olive oil

1 tbsp. sugar

¾ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

1½ lb. nectarines

1 lb. tomatoes

4 green onions

½ c. Chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

In 4-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling over high heat. Add barley and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 35 to 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed (barley will have a creamy consistency).